1997 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 599 kg more than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. (186 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Step Wagon | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | Step Wagon | Town Car |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3142 mm |